Monday, January 26  |  4:00 PM

It’s Your Ship

Mike Abrashoff, Former Commander, USS Benfold and Author

When Mike Abrashoff took command of the USS Benfold, morale was low, turnover was high and the ship’s performance ranked near the bottom of the Pacific Fleet. Just twelve months later Benfold was ranked #1 – using the very same crew. The lesson was clear – leadership matters and culture is everything. This inspiring talk is for every individual and organization looking for practical and usable ways to take organizational performance to new heights. In Mike’s case, he realized that before the ship’s performance could change, he had to change his leadership style. Mike worked to create a culture of trust and empower his crew to take charge and use ingenuity and initiative to improve every aspect of the way things were done. Top down leadership is dead, so when the crew would present a problem, Mike became famous for responding “What would YOU do? It’s YOUR ship!” Mike’s presentation leaves audiences with the tools and inspiration to accomplish big goals.

 

Tuesday, January 27  |  9:00 AM

Navigating the E&S Market – Strategic Insights and Operational Solutions for Networks

Tim Turner, CEO, Ryan Specialty

The Excess & Surplus (E&S) market has been experiencing sustained double-digit growth in recent years—reshaping risk placement and prompting networks to reevaluate how they support their members in navigating this space. In this high-level, strategic session, our keynote speaker will explore the evolving E&S landscape and what it means for the independent agency channel, with a particular focus on the implications for networks.

 

Tuesday, January 27  |  4:00 PM

Unlocking New Business Niches: A Roadmap for Insurance Networks

Mike Strakhov, Elizabeth Schenk, Diane Wagner

This session provides insurance networks with a step-by-step framework to help member agencies successfully develop and grow niche market specializations.

 

 

5 Powerful Reasons to Capture and Leverage Data Across Your Network

Andrew Caldwell, Robert Bondi, Jeff Hannon, Jessica Hendricks, Jeff Teschke, Nikki Toon

RESCHEDULED FOR A FUTURE WEBINAR: This session provides insurance networks with a step-by-step framework to help member agencies successfully develop and grow niche market specializations.